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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.98, 15,181.20 and 9,523.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.98, 15,181.20 and 9,523.02 is: 14,267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.98 : 15,181.20 = 9,523.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.98/15,181.20 = 9,523.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.98x = 15,181.20 × 9,523.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.98x = 144,570,871.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,570,871.22/10,132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,267.36

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